Moving Straight Ahead 0809

Moving Straight AheadBig Idea
Many real world situations can be modeled and predicted using mathematics.

Investigation 2: Walking Rates
Essential Question #2: What is the relationship between a table, a graph and an equation?
2.1 Walking to the Yogurt Shop - Michael
2.2 Changing the Walking Rate - Andrew
2.3 Walking for Charity - Farizma
2.4 Walking to Win - Sid
2.5 Crossing the Line - Manu
Mathematical Reflections, p 34 - Arpita

Investigation 3: Exploring Lines with a Graphing Calculator
Essential Question #3: How can technology help us explore linear patterns in the world?
3.1 Getting to the Point - Neel
3.2 Graphing Lines - Marcello
3.3 Finding Solutions - Muqri
3.4 Planning a Skating Party - Drew
Mathematical Reflections, p 52 -Ariba

Investigation 4: Solving Equations Essential Question #4: How can I use math symbols to describe a pattern?
4.1 Paying in Installments - Muqri
4.2 Using the Symbolic Method - Pavel
4.3 Analyzing Bones - Ook
Mathematical Reflections, p 63 - Gabi

Investigation 5: Exploring Slope
Essential Question #5: How steep is that line?
5.1 Climbing Stairs - Manu
5.2 Finding the Slope of a Line - Haris
5.3 Connecting the Points - Ariba
Mathematical Reflections, p 79 -Manaal

Investigation 6: Writing an Equation
Essential Question #6: y-? 6.1 Solving Alphonso's Puzzle - Marcello
6.2 Converting Temperatures - Tate
6.3 Solving the Mystery of the Irish Elk - Afeed
Mathematical Reflections, p 91 - Sumeeka





Moving Straight Ahead Vocabulary
Coefficient
Coordinate pair
Linear, linear relationship
Point of intersection
Rise
Run
Slope
y-intercept